Equipment to Borrow
CALL 715-425-0905 TO RESERVE EQUIPMENT
- Call the library to reserve all equipment except the hotspots.
- Hotspots must be reserved through the MORE catalog.
- All equipment must be picked up and returned to River Falls.
- Borrowers must present a valid library card in order to check out equipment.
- A deposit is no longer required for equipment.
- Patron agrees to cover the cost of damage and/or cost of replacement of any or all parts due to loss.
- Two-day equipment may be kept longer by making special arrangements at time of check out.
Review the library policies before checking out equipment.
Library staff will check to see that all equipment is functioning properly and that all parts are included upon return. Borrowers agree to abide by the library policy and procedures for use of library equipment; failure to follow policies and procedures may result in forfeiting future borrowing privileges.
The River Falls Public Library is not responsible for patron’s edited or altered software or audiovisual materials or damage to personal computers or audiovisual equipment due to their use of library materials or equipment.
Patrons who wish to checkout equipment must:
- Present a valid library card.
- Have a permanent residence.
- Must complete a technology equipment agreement or have one on file.
- Be at least 18 years of age or have a signed permission form from a parent or guardian.
- Limit the number of equipment items checked out on any given time to three.
Digital Projectors
The library has three types of digital projectors – LED/LCD computer projectors that are designed to be connected to a laptop computer or other device, Epson DVD projectors which are designed for projecting DVDs, and two BenQ smart portable projectors.
The LED projector only has an HDMI connection. A USB-C to HDMI adapter is included with the LED projector. The LCD projectors have HDMI, RCA (video only) and VGA video connections that are intended to be used with computers that have a HDMI or VGA video-out port or devices with HDMI or RCA video-out ports. If you have a computer or device without an HDMI, RCA or VGA port, you will need to provide your own adapter to use the projectors. Most Mac computers and all iPads, tablets and smart phones will need an adapter.
The BenQ projectors are designed to be portable and can connect to a Google account. The library has the GS50 and GV30 projectors, both with HDMI connections. Learn more about the projectors at the BenQ website.
Kindles
The Kindle e-Ink Readers have dozens of books already loaded, mostly best-sellers and classics. Click here for the list of books on the Kindles.
To use in the library
For use on public library computers – USB 3.5″ floppy disc drive, DVD/CD drive, and SD card media drive.
Projectors and laptops are available for meeting room use in the library. Ask at the Circuation desk for assistance.
Equipment List
Blood Pressure Kit
A blood pressure cuff in a case.
14 day check-out
Cassette Player, Digital
A cassette player that can play cassette tapes, converts the sound to a digital file and saves the MP3 music files to a flash drive. Needs a 32GB or smaller USB flash drive- FAT32 format (which is not included) to record music files.
14 day check-out
CD/Cassette Player/Radio Boombox
Plays CDs, cassettes and the radio with built in speakers.
14 day check-out
CD player, Portable
Plays music CDs. Need headphones or an AUX cable.
14 day check-out
CD Player, Stereo 5 Disc – unavailable
A disc player that can be connected to a stereo to play music CDs.
14 day check-out
Chromebook (see Chromebook policy)
A small laptop computer that uses the Google Chrome operating system. Patrons will need either a Google account or can use as the guest account.
14 day check-out
Converter – AV to Digital
A device that will record VCR images to a digital file. Needs a 128GB or smaller USB flash drive (which is not included) to record video files.
14 day check-out
Converter – RCA to HDMI
A device that will convert RCA (red, white, yellow) analog cables to an HDMI cable. Use to plug old VCRs to a new TV.
14 day check-out
Draft Check Sensor
A device to measure temperature to find drafts in buildings.
14 day check-out
DVD Drive, Portable
A DVD/CD drive that can be connected to a computer or laptop with a USB cable to read/write files on disc. Does not play music files.
14 day check-out
DVD Player, Portable
A DVD player with a 15.6 inch screen. Looks like a laptop but plays DVDs.
14 day check-out
DVD Player, Stereo
Plays DVDs. Has an RCA (red, white, yellow) connection and HDMI connection.
14 day check-out
Film Slider, Digital
A device for converting film slides or negatives to digital images. Includes a SD card. Must provide own flash drive to store files.
14 day check-out
Film Slider, Mobile
A device for photographing film slides with a personal smart phone. Must install the Kodak app.
14 day check-out
Floppy Disk Drive, Portable
A USB device to read 3.5 inch floppy disks.
14 day check-out
Kindle Reader (see Kindle policy)
E-Ink tablet (black & white) with ebook purchased by the library. Collection includes over 400 titles. Users are unable to purchase or add titles from the WI Digital Library.
14 day check-out
Projector, Digital Display – 3 types
1) LED Projector
Intented to be connected to a laptop or video game console via HDMI cable. Replaced a monitor or TV screen. 1080p (1920 × 1080 HD resolution), 4000 lumens.
2) LCD Projectors
Intended to be connected to a laptop or video game console via HDMI or VGA cable. Replaces a monitor or TV screen. 1080p (1920 × 1080 HD resolution), 3200 lumens.
3) Smart Portable Projectors
BenQ GC50 – 1080p (1920 × 1080 HD resolution), 500 lumens
BenQ GV30 – 720p (1280 x 720), 300 lumens
Can be connected with bluetooth, an HDMI cable or users can connect to their digital streaming services.
2 day check-out
Projector, Epson MovieMate
A projector that plays a DVD movie with built in speakers. Does not play Blu-ray discs. 960 x 540 resolution, 2000 lumens.
2 day check-out
Projector, Opaque
Projects images a white piece of paper onto a screen or wall.
2 day check-out
Projector, Overhead
Projects transparency film papers onto a screen or wall.
14 day check-out
Projector, Slide
Use to view film slides, includes carousels
14 day check-out
Record Player, Digital
A record player that can play vinyl records, converts the sound to a digital file and saves the MP3 music files to a flash drive. Needs a USB flash drive or SD memory card (which is not included) to record music files.
14 day check-out
Screen, Indoor – 2 types
1) Indoor screen, 3 sizes – 50 inch, 78 inch and 84 inch diagonal
2) Green screen
2 day check-out
Screen, Outdoor
1) Large screen – 144 inch by 144 inch (17 feet diagonal) – Intended to be used outside or in a large outbuilding.
2) Small screen – 93 inch by 78 inch (100 inches or 8.3 feet diagonal) – Not as heavy duty as the large screen.
2 day check-out
Sewing Machine Kit
A sewing machine in a case.
14 day check-out
Speaker System – 2 types
1) Portable speaker (Monster Rockin Roller 270) that can be connected via Bluetooth or AUX cable. Also includes a microphone. Can be connected to a projector with an AUX cable.
2) Bluetooth speaker that can be connected via Bluetooth or AUX cable.
2 day check-out
Telescope
Gysker Model AZ 70400 Telescope
14 day check-out
VCR Player
Plays VHS tapes. Only has an RCA (red, white, yellow) connection. May need RCA to HDMI converter for new TVs.
14 day check-out
Watt-meter
Used to measure electricity use. Plug into an outlet and appliance or device to measure use.
14 day check-out
Wi-Fi Hotspot (see Wi-Fi hotspot policy)
Portable cellular devices that connect to T-Mobile 4G internet to provide an internet connection via wifi.
14 day check-out